Nearly half of pensioners are in favour of the changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility according to experts
While the nation debated how controversial and devastating Rachel Reeves’ changes to Winter Fuel Payment criteria would be, Which? Principal Researcher Paul Davies highlighted the quieter group of pensioners in favour of the changes. He also revealed the multiple positive side effects the change would have that don’t include saving money for the Department for Work and Pensions.
“We asked people what they felt about their winter fuel payment a few months ago, 49% said it should be kept for everyone, and 46% said it should be means-tested. Pensioners are split down the middle. A lot of pensioners understand that it’s unfair that everyone gets it.” Paul revealed: “We’ve spoken to people who say they use it to give money to their grandchildren at Christmas or towards their next holiday, a lot of people give it to charity. It feels like the system hasn’t been quite right.”
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